Synonyms of denting

denting

verb

present participle of dent

as in reducing

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reducing
• decreasing
• lowering
• depleting
• diminishing
• minimizing
• lessening
• easing
• slashing
• cutting
• downsizing
• dwindling
• dropping
• abating
• compressing
• shrinking
• knocking down
• curtailing
• nicking
• downscaling
• paring
• trimming
• de-escalating
• contracting
• truncating
• retrenching
• condensing
• shortening
• constricting
• clipping
• whittling
• modifying
• deflating
• cropping
• cutting down
• abridging
• pruning
• docking
• modulating
• abbreviating
• cutting back
• moderating
• qualifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increasing
• expanding
• enlarging
• augmenting
• raising
• boosting
• amplifying
• escalating
• swelling
• extending
• inflating
• prolonging
• dilating
• lengthening
• adding (to)
• supplementing
• blowing up
• enhancing
• complementing
• aggrandizing
• distending
• intensifying
• heightening
• elongating
• protracting
• redoubling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denting

An in-form and unbeaten Hull City side will be tough opponents for a Newcastle team whose early-season results were positive but whose performances had been mixed — and who have now suffered a massively confidence-denting defeat. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Prospects of higher rates are also denting investors sentiment, after Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled that a possible rate hike was on the table, warning that inflation was still above target. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

The detention of Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu on Thursday risks clouding Lusaka’s credentials as a relatively stable southern African democracy and denting investor confidence in Africa’s second-largest copper producer. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Fiberglass Fiberglass garage doors are lightweight and resistant to denting, but the surface can be more delicate than steel or aluminum. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

The trade clash reaches beyond wine, denting California tourism and other industries. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

By Owen’s account, the company spent several years underinvesting in Europe, denting market share and consumer awareness. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

But perhaps the biggest test for Moore will be navigating the management of this year's elections without denting the bipartisan tone that typically defines the NGA. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026